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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,897.40, 22,336.02 and 7,112.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,897.40, 22,336.02 and 7,112.76 is: 10,664.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,897.40 : 22,336.02 = 7,112.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,897.40/22,336.02 = 7,112.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,897.40x = 22,336.02 × 7,112.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,897.40x = 158,870,749.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,870,749.62/14,897.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,664.33

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